1/12/2023 0 Comments Paris opera house stage![]() ![]() Figure 1: Paris, Opera, 1861-75, by Charles Garnier: longitudinal section This entry will be looking at the Opera House through its socio-political context, its economic funding in relation to colonialism, and its legacy as a symbol of French Imperial Power. Dripping in opulence and grandeur, ‘Palais Garnier’ is the quintessential depiction of France’s Imperial Power acquired during the Second Empire rule representing the growing bourgeoisie population, Napoleon III’s political ambitions both domestically and internationally, and a legacy of symbology which transgressed into colonized regions. The Paris Opera House was designed and completed by Charles Garnier between 18. ![]()
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